Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Renal Function Decline Based on Serum Urea, Creatinine, and Estimated Glomerular Filtration Rate in Non-Hemodialysis Chronic Kidney Disease Patients
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition affecting 9–13% of the global population, with diabetes and hypertension being the predominant risk factors. Chronic low-grade inflammation contributes to CKD progression, and the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) provides a simple and routinely available infla...